The supplier submitted the relevant application to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), requesting an update to the regulated prices for electricity supply under the universal service for 2026. Specifically, for end users whose electrical installations are connected to low-voltage power distribution networks (0.4 kV) —residential consumers—the company is requesting an increase in the tariff from 3.56 to 4.64 lei per kWh (+30.3%). For end users whose electrical installations are connected to high-voltage power distribution networks (35; 110 kV), the tariff is proposed to be increased from 2.84 to 3.91 lei per kWh (+37.7%); and for those connected to medium-voltage power distribution networks (6; 10 kV)—from 3.03 to 4.1 lei per kWh (+35.3%). Premier Energy is also requesting an increase in the regulated price at transmission network exit points from 2.81 to 3.88 lei per 1 kWh (+38.1%). Premier Energy explains the need to revise its rates by a cumulative deviation of 7.7% from the regulated revenue taken into account when the current prices were approved. This significantly exceeds the 1% threshold stipulated by the methodology, upon reaching which an extraordinary adjustment is possible. The company cites the rise in the purchase cost of electricity as the main factor behind the deviations. The current regulated rates were based on an average purchase price of 2.62 lei per 1 kWh, whereas, taking into account actual prices for the first nine months and the forecast for the fourth quarter of 2026, it is estimated at 2.89 lei per 1 kWh. Thus, the purchase price has increased by 0.27 lei (+10%). In its calculations, the company took into account the actual costs of purchasing electricity from Energocom and on the day-ahead and intraday markets for January–September, projected costs for October–December, as well as current tariffs for transmission, distribution, and market operator services. The application also provides for full reimbursement of tariff deviations accumulated during the previous period of 2026 by the end of the current year. As previously reported by the Infomarket agency, Premier Energy's tariffs were adjusted downward on the previous two occasions. Thus, on April 2, 2026, tariffs for residential consumers (connected to low-voltage distribution grids—0.4 kW) decreased by approximately 1%—from 3.59 to 3.56 lei per 1 kW·h), and on August 1, 2025, rates were reduced by 12.5% for residential consumers—from 4.1 to 3.59 lei per 1 kWh. The highest electricity prices for residential consumers were in effect from December 2022 through April 2023—at that time, the cost of 1 kWh was 4.62 lei. The company's proposed rates are to be reviewed by the ANRE Administrative Council. As a reminder, Premier Energy serves consumers in central and southern Moldova. // 03.11.2026 - InfoMarket.